A Local Manufacturer with Global Impact

A metal forming and fabrication company in Dandenong South has secured a contract to supply parts for the F35 joint strike fighter jet.

U-Neek Bending is a technology driven Australian designer and manufacturer providing defence and other industries with custom solutions for complex bending and welding projects. Director of U-Neek, Dale Theobald, credits their success in supplying to the prestigious defence industry to their long-term investment in quality standards.

“While the company has always been at the forefront in quality, having achieved ISO9001 way back in 1993; our recent investment in further certifications is now paying dividends. We are getting a lot of interest from aerospace and rail primes for the manufacture of parts in Australia,” said Mr Theobald.

To remain competitive, U-Neek have since pursued a number of upgrades to their manufacturing capabilities and quality credentials over the last three years, including aerospace accreditation in 2021, welding systems, military and rail stock welding.

This has allowed U-Neek to expand to service other industries providing power generation components for a thermal power plant, transport industry parts for trains, trams, buses and road tankers, telecommunications headframes for mobile phone towers, mining and process plant equipment and general engineering.

U-Neek is a member of local association South East Melbourne

Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), a peak industry group representing more than 200 members in the region. SEMMA CEO, Honi Walker, said that U-Neek was an example of how local manufacturers can succeed in the global market by investing in technology, innovation and quality.

“U-Neek is a role model for other manufacturers who want to grow their business and create jobs,” said Ms Walker. We are delighted to see them achieve this remarkable feat and we congratulate them on their success.”

Learn more: semma.com.au

This article was written by SEMMA in collaboration with their member, U-Neek Bending.